Migrating AWS EC2 Applications to HTTPS

Running applications over insecure HTTP leaves your user data vulnerable and hurts your search engine rankings. Transitioning your web applications to HTTPS is no longer optional—it is a fundamental security requirement. This text-based course guides you through the entire process of securing your AWS EC2 instances. You will start with core web security concepts and transition step-by-step from unencrypted HTTP to fully secure HTTPS. You will learn how to generate certificates, configure web servers, and use AWS infrastructure features to manage secure traffic efficiently. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of SSL/TLS, public key cryptography, and certificate authorities - Generate and configure self-signed certificates for testing and development environments - Configure popular web servers like Nginx or Apache to handle secure HTTPS traffic on EC2 - Explore modern certificate management using Let's Encrypt and AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) - Set up Application Load Balancers (ALB) to offload SSL/TLS decryption and simplify traffic management - Implement automatic HTTP-to-HTTPS redirection to ensure all users connect securely You will begin by learning the essential terminology of web security and encryption. From there, you will progress through written configuration scenarios, moving from local server setups to scalable AWS-managed certificate workflows. This course is designed for beginner developers, system administrators, and cloud enthusiasts looking to secure their web applications. No prior experience with security certificates is required, though basic familiarity with AWS EC2 is helpful. Start reading today to secure your cloud applications and protect your users' data.